Orlando Pirates vs African Stars Predictions - Bucs to Batter African Stars on Friday

Ralph Staniforth

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Orlando Pirates have won 12 of their last 15 matches and kept 27 clean sheets in their last 38 games.
African Stars lost the first leg 1-0 and have not scored against Pirates in three previous encounters.
Predictions favour a Pirates win with a clean sheet and by a significant margin at home.

Orlando Pirates backed for big win over African Stars on Friday (Getty Images).

Orlando Pirates vs African Stars Predictions

Pirates should cruise past African Stars at home. A win to zero and by a big margin is my prediction.
Orlando Pirates vs African Stars Predictions
Key Stats – Pirates Backed for Big Win
Head to Head – Pirates Hold the Advantage
Pirates in Top Form – 12 Wins in Last 15 Matches
African Stars Form – Four Namibian League Titles in a Row
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats – Pirates Backed for Big Win

Orlando Pirates have won 30 of their last 39 matches.
Orlando Pirates have kept 27 clean sheets in their last 38 matches.
Orlando Pirates have won by 2+ goals in 8 of their last 12 matches.
African Stars have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.
African Stars have failed to score in 3 matches vs Orlando Pirates.

Head to Head – Pirates Hold the Advantage

These clubs have met on three previous occasions.

In the 2018-19 CAF Champions League, Pirates drew 0-0 at home and won 1-0 away. Last weekend, Pirates won 1-0 away at African Stars in the first leg.

Pirates in Top Form – 12 Wins in Last 15 Matches

Pirates are having a very strong season with 12 wins, two draws and just one defeat in 15 matches. In the league, they’ve conceded just one goal in eight matches.

Bucs beat Durban City 2-0 and Marumo Gallants 2-0 in two PSL victories. A 2-0 loss followed to Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN 8 Final as Pirates created just one big chance in the match.

A 3-0 win over TS Galaxy was followed by a 1-0 win last weekend away to African Stars. That first-leg success puts one foot in the CAF Champions League Group Stages.

African Stars Form – Four Namibian League Titles in a Row

African Stars won a fourth straight Namibian Premiership crown last season. That success handed them a spot in the first round of CAF Champions League qualifying.

In the first qualifying round, African Stars lost 3-1 away to Mangasport of Gabon before a 2-0 home win to progress on the away goals rule.

Last weekend, they conceded in the final 20 minutes to lose 1-0 to Orlando Pirates. The match was played in Botswana, robbing African Stars of home ground advantage.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1): Chaine; Sigomoshe, Seema, Sibisi, Ndaba; Mbatha, Mokobodi; Lungu, Masilela, Moremi; Mbuthuma.

Orlando Pirates remain without Sihle Nduli and Andre De Jong in midfield due to injuries. Right back Kamogelo Sebelebele is ruled out for at least the next month.

Bulelani Sigomoshe will start again at right back. Oswin Appollis is doubtful in attack due to a knock.

African Stars

The Namibian Champions will use their best XI against Pirates. There are no injuries or suspensions to deal with.

African Stars SC coach Gerald Günther stated his belief that his side could progress from the tie.

Verdict

Orlando Pirates v African Stars

I see Pirates winning with a clean sheet, and on the -2 goal handicap.

Pirates win to nil

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

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